EDU 580 (I)

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EDU 580 Technology Module 1

J Prince
johanna.prince@maine.edu


June 22nd – Technology Orientation (2:20-3:30)
  • Introductions
  • Overview of technology systems and logistics
  • Review syllabi for module

Assignments:
  1. Read Chapter 4 from Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts
  2. Choose three wikis to take a look at (jot some notes on the graphic organizer provided)
    Wiki review worksheet.doc
    1. Web Tools For You to Use http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/About+This+Wiki
    2. Curriculum and Assessment http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/
    3. Flat Classroom Project http://flatclassroomproject2008.wikispaces.com/
    4. Reading Lists http://atn-reading-lists.wikispaces.com/
    5. Science Educators http://scienceinquirer.wikispaces.com/freestuff
    6. Wiki Books http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikijunior
    7. 6th grade example http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/
    8. 4th grade example http://mysideofthemountain.wikispaces.com/
    9. Professional Learning Community Wiki http://holicong.wikispaces.com/
    10. High School US History http://dorman-data-digest.wikispaces.com/
    11. AP Economics http://welkerswikinomics.wetpaint.com/

June 23rd – Introduction to Wikis (10:00 -12:00)

Assignments:
  1. Email me (Johanna.prince@maine.edu) the URL for your wiki
  2. Finish any wiki elements you did not finish in class
  3. Read Chapter 8 from Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts
  4. Prepare script for podcast assignment (please note - this assignment is designed to help you begin crafting your final paper for EDU 581, Becky will also be giving you feedback about the content as it relates to your work on this final paper
- we hope that the work you do in preparing the script will be useful as your write the final paper)
  1. Using course readings and discussion please prepare a script for a podcast that answers the following question. What are three things you can commit to doing in your practice as an educator that will effect positive change in your school climate?
  2. Suggestions
    1. Around 500-750 words (will be 1 to 2 minutes in length)
    2. Reference discussions and reading
    3. Make it about action (not just opinion)
    4. Be creative in how you format/write
    5. You will be posting your script to your wiki

July 8th – Podcasting (8:00-12:00)

Wiki space
  • · Created
  • · URL emailed
  • · 2 pages created (home and podcast) with varied fonts, color and alignment
  • · Creation of links – hidden and open (at least one of each)
  • · Photo uploaded for profile
  • · Successful post to discussion board
  • · Visually appealing
 60

Podcast
  • · Script completed
  • · Script content meets criteria
  • · Creative and interesting
  • · Garageband file completed, additional elements added
  • · Edited
  • · Saved and exported
  • · Audio on wiki
  • · Script on wiki (should match what you record, not what you planned to record) – visually appealing
 60

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* 11:00 Add at least one image (if not your own please but a citation on your podcast wiki page
    • Save the project
    • Share the project>Export to Disc – this changes the format – put on the desktop
    • Upload to wiki
    • Upload script to wiki
Assignments:
  1. Ensuring Equality in the Brave New World (article handout)
  2. Universal Design http://www.cast.org/publications/UDLguidelines/version1.html#intro
  3. Introduction to assistive technology http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Foundation/intro/index.php (there are about eight screens to click through – quick read)
  4. For Reference http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics.php (you do not need to read this all, but just take a peak around)

July 15th – Introduction to Assistive Technology (11:00-12:00)